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CENTRE Protocol Module

A module to implement APIs that CENTRE 

nodes use to communicate with one another.

CENTRE Management Module

A module implementing APIs that node owners 

employ to control and administer a CENTRE node. 

This includes support for initiating a value transfer, 

deploying a new token, and updating trust parameters 

for nodes and tokens, among other features.

Exchange Rate Module

A module to manage what rates a node 

offers when trading between assets. 

Key Management Module

Modules to handle securely storing and 

retrieving cryptographic keys for signing 

transactions and executing state updates. 

Identity, Risk, PII, Compliance, Authorization, and Service 

Modules

Extensible modules employed for identity and 

account management, KYC/AML compliance, 

secure storage, authentication and authorization, 

risk scoring, and other services.

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The CENTRE 

Team and 

Organization 

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and a significant R&D function that continues to 

build and improve the CENTRE software protocols. 

Software contributors are expected to include 

a growing community of third party developers 

from CENTRE network members as well as 

independent developers around the world.

3.2 Circle Corporate Background

As the creators of the core CENTRE technology and 

IP, and as the network’s founding member, Circle’s 

broader background and leadership is critical 

to CENTRE’s launch and initial development.